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I have been a member of the Steeplechasers for less than a year but was intrigued by the group for several years. I didn’t pursue membership before as I live in Virginia and thought it probably wouldn’t be practical, but I enjoyed reading the Facebook page.I still remember the day when I was complaining …

This blog post was written by special guest, Steeplechasers member, and our Signature Race Summer Solstice 8K 2023 Premier Sponsor, Dr. Matt Silver.Run training can be strenuous on your body. To prevent running injuries and maximizeperformance, it’s crucial that precautions are taken. Here are important exercises and tips forrunning injury prevention.Exercises …

This week’s incredible member spotlight is on Cheyenne Norwood:I started running in high school as a sprinter and thrower back in 2012. I didn’t start running longer distances until I was in college in 2017. After building a strong base, I decided on Thanksgiving in 2018 that I wanted to train for my first …

This week’s incredible member spotlight is on someone who has stepped up many times to volunteer at races and has recently stepped up to help our Volunteer Committee! Thank you for all you do to support the Steeps Mary Bellamy!I may be the only member of the Steeplechasers who has never run anywhere. I …

The Steeplechasers are made up of 100% volunteers. This week’s incredible member spotlight is on new fabulous volunteer Aidan Callery:I began running in Ireland, where I grew up, about 20 years ago. Wow that makes me feel old! Any running prior to that was mandated by the various educational institutions I attended as part …

The 21st annual Frederick Run Fest was hosted on May 6-7, 2023. The festival consists of three different races, the kids’ fun run, the twilight 5k, and the half marathon. The Steeplechasers had a terrific showing!Winner! Winner!The First Female Winner was the Steeplechasers’ very own Claire Heasman! Claire Heasman is a member of …

This week’s awesome member spotlight is on cross country super-star Sophia Driver:I started running with my Mom in 2014 at 8 years old when my School had a 5K.When Mom decided to join the Steeplechasers Women’s distance festival training group and she brought me along, I started out running with her but was …

This week’s awesome member spotlight is on one of the Steeplechasers’ brand new members, Thomas Duffy:Hi, my name is Thomas and I’m a Person With a Disability (PWD) who has a passion for running! I live in the Spring Ridge community of Frederick with my wife and 2-year-old son. Despite my physical setbacks, I …

Greta began her running journey in 2017 when she tried out for her high school track team. She competed in the 55, 100, 200, 300, and 400 meter dashes. She also ran a leg in the team’s 4×100, 4×200, and 4×400 relay races. During her junior year, her 4×200 indoor relay team broke the Brunswick…